On this page we have some links to websites of Scots interest from around the world. If you would like to exchange links please contact us at brigadoon@highlandsnsw.com.au
HIGHLAND GATHERINGS |
| Aberdeen Highland Games |
1st Saturday of July each year at Aberdeen, Hunter Valley, NSW. www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com |
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| Alva Highland Games |
The famous Alva Games in Clackmannanshire, Scotland featuring athletics, cycling, highland dancing, heavy weight events, youths tug o'war, the four hill races run over Torry and a traditional fair. www.alvagames.co.uk |
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| Australian Celtic Festival |
Annual festival at Glen Innes, NSW. www.australiancelticfestival.com |
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| Australian Federation Tattoo |
Annual gathering at Bendigo, Victoria. www.theaustraliantattoo.com |
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| Beechworth Celtic Festival |
This 3 day event is held annually on the second weekend of November, in historic Beechworth, North East Victoria. www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au |
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| Braemar Highland Gathering |
The Gathering at Braemar, Scotland, always held on the first Saturday in September, is world famous for its friendship and hospitality. www.braemargathering.org |
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| Campbell Games |
Annual Highland games (including shinty) in Campbell, California. www.campbellgames.com |
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| Celtic Force |
Annual performances of Celtic music and dance in Tasmanian cities. www.celticforce.net |
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| Crieff Highland Games |
Annual games held at Crieff in Perthshire. www.crieffhighlandgathering.com |
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| Fergus Scottish Festival |
Annual Scottish festival and highlands games at Fergus, Ontario, Canada. www.fergusscottishfestival.com |
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| Geelong Highland Gathering |
Annual Gathering at Geelong, Victoria. www.geelonghighlandgathering.org.au |
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| The Halifax Highland Games |
Annual highland games in Halifax, Novia Scotia. www.halifaxhighlandgames.com |
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| Highland Games |
Website of the Scottish Games Association. www.highlandgames-sga.com |
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| MacLean Highland Gathering |
The 103rd Maclean Highland Gathering is contested over the Easter Weekend 2007 - April 6th & 7th - "Come to Maclean and experience a little piece of Scotland right here in Australia" www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au |
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| North East Florida Scottish Highland Games |
Annual Highland Games and Festival, Jackson, Florida USA. www.neflgames.com |
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| Portland Highland Games |
Annual Highland Games, piping & drumming and dancing competition, and Ceilidh - Portland, Oregon USA. www.phga.org |
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| Shotts Highland Games |
Annual Highland Games in Shotts, Scotland. www.shottshighlandgames.org.uk |
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| Turakina Highland Games |
Annual Highland games, established 1864, Turakina, New Zealand www.turakinahighlandgames.co.nz |
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| U.S. Scots |
U.S. website with details of Scottish, Gaelic and Welsh gatherings and games and contact details of societies and organisations. www.usscots.com |
| Waipu Caledonian Society N.Z. |
Annual Highland Games held on 1st January each year since 1871 - Waipu New Zealand. www.highlandgames.co.nz |
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SCOTTISH SOCIETIES, BANDS, PUBLICATIONS |
| Alliance of North American Pipe Bands Associations |
Site with links to various member websites. http://anapba.org |
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| Australian Pipe Bands |
www.australianpipebands.com |
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| Celtic Affairs |
On-line catalogue of Quality Bagpipes,
Pipe Band CDs, DVDs & Videos and all Pipe Band supplies.
www.celticaffairs.com |
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| Celtic Traditions |
Supplier of Bagpipes, Chanters, Reeds, Tuners and accessories. Bagpipe lessons. Pipers, drummers and bands for all events.
www.celtictraditions.com.au |
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| Clan Arthur |
www.clanarthur.com |
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| Clan Gunn Australia |
www.clangunnaustralia.org |
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| Clan Keith |
Clan Keith International - with Australian pages www.clanclankeith.org |
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| Clan Lindsay |
Clan Lindsay Society of Australia www.clanlindsay.org.au |
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| Clan Livingston/McLea Society |
International website for clans Livingston and McLea: www.clanmclea.co.uk |
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| Clan MacFarlane Society |
Official international clan website: www.macfarlane.org |
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| Clan Mackay (Australia) |
www.clanmackayaust.com |
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| Clan Matheson Society (Australia) |
Official website of the Clan Matheson Society of Australia. www.mathesonclan.com.au |
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| Heritage Express |
Heritage trains from the NSW Rail Transport Museum travel to Brigadoon every year. Visit site for bookings. www.heritageexpress.com.au |
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| The Highlands Pipes and Drums Inc. |
Website of the Southern Highlands own pipe band. www.highlandpipesanddrums.org |
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| Hornsby RSL Pipe Band |
Website of the pipe band www.hornsbyrslpipeband.org |
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| Pipe Bands Australia, Queensland Branch |
Includes list of all pipe bands in Queensland. www.pipebandsqld.org |
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| Pipe Bands Association of Southern Africa |
Official website with details of gatherings in South Africa. www.pbasa.co.za |
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| Rampant Scotland |
Website with thousands of links to all matters Scottish - www.rampantscotland.com |
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| Save Gaelic |
www.savegaelic.org |
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| Scottish Australian Heritage Council |
With details of the association's activities and a list of all clan associations in Australia. http://scottishaustralianheritagecouncil.com.au |
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| Scone RSL Pipes & Drums |
Website of the Scone RSL Pipe Band. www.sconerslpipeband.com.au |
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| Scottish Banner Magazine |
The Scottish Banner newspaper available monthly to the international ex-pat Scottish market. For over 30 years uniting Scots around the world. www.scottishbanner.com |
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| SCOTS Magazine |
'SCOTS Celebrating Our Scottish Heritage' is a high quality colour magazine published on the Southern Highlands and exported around the world. Take a trial subscription at www.scotsheritage.net |
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| Waratah and Thistle Pipes and Drums |
Website of the pipe band http://waratahandthistle.googlepages.com |
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| Warringah Scottish Society |
Scottish social group at Warringah, Sydney NSW. http://scotsnorthside.tripod.com |
OTHER LINKS |
| Blue Thistle Genealogy |
Trace your Scottish roots with this family history search facility: www.bluethistlegenealogy.com |
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| Book It Now |
Accommodation bookings around Australia: www.bookitnow.com.au |
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| Comrie-Crafts |
Sgian-Dubh means "black knife" in the Scottish Gaelic language. This did not refer to the colour of the knife, but to the fact that when the government of the day banned the Highlander from carrying weapons, he would hide the knife in his oxter (armpit). Therefore the word "black" probably means hidden as in "black market". Order direct from the makers: www.scottishsgiandubhs.com |
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Display Systems Australia - Manufacturers and suppliers of Adwings to Brigadoon. - www.displaysystems.net.au |
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| Homecoming Scotland |
Planning to visit Scotland? Homecoming Scotland will take place in 2009, the 250th birth anniversary of Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns, and a fitting occasion for what promises to be a truly inspirational year long program of events and activities. If you are planning to visit Scotland you are invited to assist by completing a survey (found at www.homecomingsurvey.com). More information can be found at:
www.homecomingscotland.com |
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Information magazines covering the NSW coast and hinterland: www.highlandsimag.com.au |
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| Kilts of Caledonia |
Order kilts and accessories from Scotland direct on-line: www.kiltsofcaledonia.com |
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Scottish Music Website - gateway to Scotland's music: www.musicinscotland.com |
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Scotland On TV - website featuring information on Scotland with streaming videos: www.scotlandontv.tv |
| Scottish Books from Scotland |
New, used and out of print books ordered on-line from our website. www.westofscotlandbooks.com |
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